Laura Sargent

Laura Sargent is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in new product planning and competitive intelligence within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Associate Director of New Product Planning at Alkermes since February 2021, Laura previously held senior management positions at Cyclerion and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, focusing on competitive landscapes and strategic planning. Prior roles include significant contributions to scientific and competitive analysis at Takeda Oncology, where Laura led intelligence activities and collaborated with cross-functional teams. Laura's background includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Biogen in corporate strategy, evaluating therapeutic areas in neuromuscular disorders and neurodegeneration. An academic foundation in virology was established with a Ph.D. from Harvard Medical School, building upon undergraduate research at Brown University in biology and a credential in business from Harvard Business School.